JoJo Parker has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays after being selected as the No. 8 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft for $6.2 million, which is under the slot value of $6.8 million. Parker, a shortstop from Mississippi, is recognized as the top all-around high school hitter and has the potential for 20-25 home runs in the MLB. He had a remarkable batting average of .473 with 12 home runs in high school. He adds depth to the Blue Jays' minor league middle infield.
"The No. 8 overall draft pick comes into the organization with an impressive pedigree for a young player, widely regarded as the best all-around HS hitter."
"The 18-year old shortstop had an incredible high school career where he averaged .473 with 12 home runs, 12 doubles and 36 RBI in his three seasons at Pruvis, Miss."
"Blue Jays fans won't love first-round draft pick's low-ceiling MLB comp; Parker's best player comp is former Blue Jay Kelly Johnson."
"Let's say Parker winds up playing second base and hitting 20-25 home runs per season. That's a profile similar to what Kelly Johnson was at his peak with the Arizona Diamondbacks."
Collection
[
|
...
]